Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference: future-proofing the African legal profession
13 Sep - 15 Sep 2023
Session information
Breakout session 8: The evolution of force majeure clauses in commercial contracts to address emerging global threats
Friday 15 September (1430 - 1600)
Description
• Exploring how courts and arbitral tribunals are interpreting force majeure (FM) clauses beyond severe economic injury
• Analysing how the Covid-19 pandemic and the current geopolitical climate is impacting the interpretation and enforcement of FM clauses
• Understanding the varying approaches taken by courts across jurisdictions to determine whether unforeseeable events, such as pandemics, geopolitical shifts or cyber-attacks, fall under the FM umbrella
• Assessing the impact of FM clauses on international trade and investment agreements in light of the rapidly changing global and political landscape, including economic sanctions
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Tsegaye Laurendeau | Signature Litigation, London, England |
Speakers
| Luisa Cetina | Anjarwalla & Khanna, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Dr Sally El Sawah | Junction, Paris, France; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Arab Regional Forum |
| Gabriel Lansky | Lansky Ganzger Goeth + partner, Vienna, Austria |
| Jamsheed Peeroo | 36 Stone, London, England |